Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (formerly Extension Indian Reservation Program)

This program supports extension agents on American Indian Reservations and Tribal jurisdictions to address unique needs and problems of American Indian Tribal Nations. Awards will be made to fund projects that support one or more of the five Strategic Goals outlined in the CSREES Strategic Plan for FY 2004-2009: enhance economic opportunities for agricultural producers; support increased economic opportunities and improved quality of life in rural America; enhance protection and safety of the Nation's agriculture and food supply; improve the Nation's nutrition and health; and protect and enhance the Nation's natural resource base and environment.

Who Is Eligible to Apply

1862 Land-Grant Institutions

1890 Land-Grant Institutions

More Information on Eligibility

Request for Application (RFA) | Apply: Electronic

Solicitation Date (Opening)	December 1, 2006
Letter of Intent Due Date	None
Due Date (Closing)	February 23, 2007
Anticipated Award Date	None
Estimated Total Program Funding	$625,000.00
Range of Awards	Unavailable
Percent of Applications Funded Last Fiscal Year	100%
Cost Sharing Requirements	None
For More Information Contact	Joan F. Gill
Funding Opportunity Number	USDA-CSREES-SLBCD-000322
CFDA Number	10.500 Cooperative Extension Service
Contact for Electronic Access Problems	webcomments@csrees.usda.gov

Last Updated: December 4, 2006